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11/18/2011 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened at 9:00amET November 18, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1867, the Department of Defense Authorization Act.
Senators are encouraged to offer their amendments during Friday’s session.
There will be no roll call votes on Friday. The next roll call vote will be at approximately 5:30pm on Monday, November 28, 2011.

The following amendments are pending to S.1867, the DoD Authorization Act:

Levin amendment #1092 (counterfeit electronic parts)
Kirk amendment #1084 (Iran Sanctions)
Leahy amendment #1072 (National Guard)
Paul amendment #1064 (repeal of Military Force Against Iraq Authorization Resolution)
Merkley amendment #1174 (Afghanistan)
Feinstein amendment #1125 (limiting military custody of detainees to those captured abroad)
Feinstein amendment #1126 (prohibiting military authority to indefinitely detain US citizens)
Udall (CO) amendment #1107 (review of military custody of detainees)
Landrieu amendment #1115 (SBIR)
Franken amendment #1197 (small business contractors)
Cardin amendment #1073 (DC National Guard Youth Challenge Expansion)
Begich amendment #1114 (National Guard and Survivors)
Begich amendment #1149 (Land conveyance, AK)
Shaheen amendment #1120 (access to reproductive healthcare for servicewomen)
Collins amendment #1105 (certification requirements for transfer detainees)
Collins amendment #1155 (education assistance for physical therapy programs)
Collins amendment #1158 (Gitmo)
Collins amendment #1180 (man-portable air-defense systems originating from Libya)
Inhofe amendment #1094 (Dept of Commerce in contract authority)
Inhofe amendment #1095 (mental health counseling)
Inhofe amendment #1096 (treatment options for TBI and PTSD)
Inhofe amendment #1097 (psychological programs and TBI)
Inhofe amendment #1098 (foreign boycotts)
Inhofe amendment #1099 (hearing injuries/loss)
Inhofe amendment #1100 (products/services produced in Latvia)
Inhofe amendment #1101 (C-12 aircraft)
Inhofe amendment #1102 (unmanned aerial systems performing airborne inspections)
Inhofe amendment #1093 (long term requirements for detainment of high-volume enemy combatants)
Casey amendment #1215
Casey amendment #1139 (subcontractor notification)
Cornyn amendment #1200 (Multirole fighter aircraft to Taiwan)
Ayotte amendment #1066 (Audit Readiness Plan)
Ayotte amendment #1067, as modified (Congress notification of custody/disposition of Al Qaeda members and affiliate)
Ayotte amendment #1068 (Authorize lawful interrogation methods)
Brown (MA) amendment #1119 (To protect child custody rights of deployed service members)
Brown (MA) amendment #1090 (Housing allowance, Nat’l Guard)
Brown (MA) amendment #1089 (Disclosure from institutions providing tuition assistance programs from DOD)
Wicker amendment #1056 (Military Chaplains, marriage choice)
Wicker amendment #1116 (Career assistance re: commercial motor vehicles)
Udall (NM) amendment #1153 (Aviation smuggling provisions re: ultralight vehicles)
Udall (MN) amendment #1154 (Open burn pits)
Udall (NM) amendment #1202 (Buy America Act re: photovoltaic devices)
Corker amendment #1171 (prohibits funding of security forces in Pakistan)
Corker amendment #1172 (Coalition Support Fund re: Pakistan)
Corker amendment #1173 (SoS NATO)
Bingaman amendment #1117 (White Sands Missile Range & Fort Bliss)
Gillibrand amendment #1187 (defense IT/cyber workforce)
Gillibrand amendment #1211 (National Guard counseling and reintegration services)
Merkley amendment #1239 (Fry Spouse Scholarship)
Merkley amendment #1256 (Afghanistan)
Merkley amendment #1257 (Afghanistan)
Merkely amendment #1258 (HUBZone)
Leahy amendment #1087 (FOIA)
Leahy amendment #1186 (contracting)
Wyden amendment #1160 (Umatilla Army Chemical Depot)
Wyden amendment #1253 (reserve member reintegration)
Graham amendment #1179
McCain amendment #1230, as modified
Heller amendment #1137 (make Jerusalem the capital of Israel)
Heller amendment #1138 (repatriation of US military remains from Libya)
McCain amendment #1247 (defense funds for Guam)
McCain amendment #1246 (US military force structure in Pacific)
McCain amendment #1229 (cyber security agreement btw DoD and Dept of Homeland Security)
McCain amendment #1249 (cost-Plus Contracting)
McCain amendment #1220 (AK Native Corporation contracting)
McCain amendment #1132 (statement of budgetary resource auditability)
McCain amendment #1248 (ship repairs in the Northern Marianas)
McCain amendment #1250 (report on Probation of the F-35B program)
McCain amendment #1118 (surcharges collected by commissary stores)
Sessions amendment #1182 (Army Brigade Combat teams)
Sessions amendment #1183 (Nuclear Triad)
Sessions amendment #1184 (Naval Surface Vessels)
Sessions amendment #1185 (Missile Defense)
Sessions amendment #1274 (detention of enemy combatants)
Reed amendment #1146 (military technicians re: personnel category)
Reed amendment #1147 (military technicians re: bonuses)
Reed amendment #1148 (military technicians re: rights)
Reed amendment #1204 (pilot program on mental health)
Levin amendment #1293 (high speed ferries – Navy)
Boxer amendment #1206 (defense contractors’ salaries)
Menendez amendment #1292 (bank of Iran)
Reed amendment #1294 (consumer credit protections for members of the Armed Forces)
Chambliss amendment #1304 (Air Force Material Command)
Brown (OH) amendment #1259 (domestic manufactures to defense supply chain opportunities)
Brown (OH) amendment #1260 (Buy American re: specialty metal)
Brown (OH) amendment #1261 (small business HUBZones)
Brown (OH) amendment #1262 (DoD procurement, specialty metals)
Brown (OH) amendment #1263 (John Kunkel Army Reserve Center, OH)
Leahy amendment #1080 (applicability of requirements of military custody of detainees)
Wyden amendment #1296 (report re: indemnification of DoD contracts)
Pryor amendment #1151 (gratuity for Reserves)
Pryor amendment #1152 (authorize Reserves as veterans)
Nelson (FL) amendment #1209 (Survivor Benefit Plan)
Nelson (FL) amendment #1210 (DDG-51 class destroyers, FL)
Nelson (FL) amendment #1236 (flag officer positions – Air Force)
Nelson (FL) amendment #1255 (burn pit exposure at Joint Base Balad)
McCain amendment #1281 (transfer arms to Georgia)
Blunt amendment #1133 (employment rights for National Guard)
Blunt amendment #1134 (naming Navy vessels)
Murkowski amendment #1286 (DoD IG report – TRICARE)
Murkowski amendment #1287 (limit retirement of C-23)
Rubio amendment #1290 (strike national security waiver authority for military custody)
Rubio amendment #1291 (strike national security waiver authority -Gitmo)

The following amendments have been considered:

Ayotte amendment #1065 (force structure for strategic airlift aircraft) agreed to by unanimous consent
Cardin amendment #1188 (expand Operation Hero Miles); agreed to by voice vote
McCain amendment #1071 (evolved expendable launch vehicle program); agreed to by unanimous consent
Roberts amendment #1086 (Captain Emil Kapaun Medal of Honor); agreed to by unanimous consent
McCain amendment #1106 (report on status of implementation of Final Report of 2010 Army Acquisition Review panel); agreed to by unanimous consent
Casey amendment #1140 (Comptroller General on DoD military spouse employment program); agreed to by unanimous consent
Levin amendment #1219 (authority for military reserves to active duty to provide assistance in a disaster or emergency); agreed to by unanimous consent

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, but not prior to December 5, 2011, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations:

#363 Edgardo Ramos – to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York
#364 Andrew L. Carter, Jr. – to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York
#365 James Rodney Gilstrap – to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas
#406 Dana L. Christensen – to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana

There will be a total of one hour for debate equally divided between Senators Leahy and Grassley, or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nominations in the order listed.

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and Passed S.1541, a bill to revise the Federal charter for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. to reflect a change in eligibility requirements for membership.

Adopted S.Res.335, honoring the life and legacy of Evelyn H. Lauder.

Adopted S.Res.336, to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following:

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

#436 Winslow Lorenzo Sargeant – to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration

THE JUDICIARY

#445 Catharine Friend Easterly – to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals for the term of fifteen years

#446 Corinne Ann Beckwith – to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals for the term of fifteen years

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

#447 Ernest Mitchell, Jr. – to be Administrator of the United States Fire Administrator of the United States Fire Administration

FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD

#448 Ronald David McCray – to be a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board for a term expiring September 25, 2012

#449 Ronald David McCray — to be a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board for a term expiring September 25, 2016

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

#451 Claude M. Steele – to be a Member of the National Science Board, National Science Foundation, for a term expiring May 10, 2014

#452 Anneila I. Sargent – to be a Member of the National Science Board, National Science Foundation, for a term expiring May 10, 2016

FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD

#453 Dana Katherine Bilyeu – to be a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

NATIONAL CONSUMER COOPERATIVE BANK

#454 Cyrus Amir-Mokri – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Consumer Cooperative Bank

FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

#455 Michael A. Khouri – to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2016

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

#457 Robert L. Sumwalt III – to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2016

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

#466 David A. Montoya – to be Inspector General, Department of Housing and Urban Development

THE JUDICIARY

#467 John Francis McCabe – to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia

#468 Peter Arno Krauthamer – to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia

#469 Danya Ariel Dayson – to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia

COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

#470 Nancy Maria Ware – to be Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

#471 Michael A. Hughes – to be United States Marshal for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia

FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD

#498 David Avren Jones – to be a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 18, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

House Republicans Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States failed 261 – 165

http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/vote.asp?year=2011&rollnumber=859&TB_iframe=true&height=400&width=650 HRes470 <<< was your member of Congress on the right side of this vote?

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.2:07:00 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.2:06:30 P.M. -H.R. 3321Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:06:21 P.M. -H.R. 3321On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.2:06:00 P.M. -H.R. 3321Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.2:05:20 P.M. -Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, November 25, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Agreed to without objection.2:05:10 P.M. -Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 1:00 p.m on Friday, November 25, 2011. Agreed to without objection.2:05:00 P.M. -Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, November 18, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Agreed to without objection.2:03:58 P.M. -H. Res. 470Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:03:52 P.M. -H. Res. 470On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 167 (Roll no. 859).1:57:26 P.M. -H. Res. 470Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 470 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3094) to amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to representation hearings and the timing of elections of labor organizations under that Act.”1:57:25 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 470, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.1:57:23 P.M. -H.J. Res. 2On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 – 165 (Roll no. 858).10:08:20 A.M. -H.J. Res. 2DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 2. When proceedings were postponed on Thursday, November 17, 2011, 2 hours and 42 minutes of debate remained.10:08:03 A.M. -H.J. Res. 2Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 2 — “Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.”10:07:07 A.M. -S. 1637Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:07:05 A.M. -S. 1637On passage Passed without objection.10:06:09 A.M. -S. 1637Considered by unanimous consent. S. 1637 — “To clarify appeal time limits in civil actions to which United States officers or employees are parties.”10:06:09 A.M. -S. 1637Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.10:06:01 A.M. -H.R. 394Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:06:00 A.M. -H.R. 394On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.10:05:16 A.M. -H.R. 394Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments.10:04:30 A.M. -The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 18, 2011 at 8:52 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2056, with amendments, H.R. 1059, with an amendment, H.R. 3321 with an amendment, and S. 99.10:03:03 A.M. -H. Res. 470POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 470, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.10:02:51 A.M. -H. Res. 470The previous question was ordered without objection.9:17:43 A.M. -H. Res. 470DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 470.9:14:33 A.M. -H. Res. 470Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 470 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3094) to amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to representation hearings and the timing of elections of labor organizations under that Act.”9:03:44 A.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.9:02:19 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:02:13 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:00:31 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:00:14 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate Considers 2 US Dist Judges &HR2354,the Energy and Water appropriations bill

11/15/2011 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened at 10:00amET November 15, 2011

Following the prayer and pledge, there will be a period of morning business until 11am, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Majority will control the first half and the Republicans will control the next half.
At 11am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nominations of Sharon Gleason, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Alaska, and Yvonne Rogers, to be U.S. District Judge for the district of Northern California. There will be 1 hour for debate prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations. Therefore, senators should expect a series of 2 roll call votes to begin at noon.
Following the votes, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 2354, the Energy and Water appropriations bill.

12:01pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Sharon Gleason, of Alaska, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Alaska. Confirmed: 87-8

12:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Yvonne Rogers, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of California. Confirmed: 89-6

Recess until 3pm for Caucus Mtgs

4:17pm Reid Substitute amendment to Energy and Water appropriations is pending

When the Senate resumed consideration of HR 2354, the Energy and Water appropriations bill, Senator Reid withdrew the committee reported substitute amendment. He then offered a new substitute amendment #956, which included the text of Energy and Water, Financial Services/General Government; and State/Foreign Operations appropriations. Senator Menendez raised a Rule 16 point of order that was well taken and the amendment fell.

Senator Reid then offered a new substitute (Reid amendment #957), which includes the 3 appropriations bills minus the offending Cuba related language.

The Divisions of the Reid substitute amendment #957 are as follows:

Division A: text of the withdrawn committee-reported amendment (Energy and Water appropriations)

Division B: text of Calendar #171, S.1573 with the exception of sections 620 and 624 (Financial Services/General Government appropriations minus the offending Cuba language)

Division C: text of Calendar #179, S.1601 (State/Foreign Operations appropriations)

Senator Reid then asked consent that HR 2434, as reported by the House Appropriations Committee and Division C of amendment #957 be deemed House passed text in HR 2354 for purpose of Rule 16 and that amendment #957 for the purposes of paragraph 1 Rule 16 be considered a committee amendment. In English, that means Senator Reid was seeking consent to use the following bills for defense of germaneness purposes: HR 2354 (Energy and Water), HR 2434 (Financial Services), S.1601 (State/Foreign Operations).

Senator Moran objected to Senator Reid’s request and Senator Vitter also spoke in opposition to the request.

Senator Reid then filled the amendment tree so that we can continue to work on an agreement to consider the Energy and Water appropriations bill.

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of Sharon Gleason, of AK, to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska; Confirmed: 87-8

2) Confirmation of Yvonne Rogers, of CA, to be United States District Judge for the District of Northern California; Confirmed: 89-6

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the HELP committee and adopted S.Res.241, a resolution expressing support for the designation of November 16, 2011, as National Information and Referral Services Day.

Adopted S.Res.323, recognizing the 75^th Anniversary of the Welfare Program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 15, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.2:57:07 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:54:35 P.M. -H. Res. 463Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:54:33 P.M. -H. Res. 463On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 271 – 153 (Roll no. 842).2:43:30 P.M. -H. Res. 463Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 463 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 822) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the State.”2:43:29 P.M. -H.R. 2838Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:43:05 P.M. -H.R. 2838On passage Passed by voice vote.2:43:03 P.M. -H.R. 2838On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 – 235 (Roll no. 841).2:25:40 P.M. -H.R. 2838The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.2:20:00 P.M. -H.R. 2838DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Larsen(WA) motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the Coast Guard from awarding a contract to anyone convicted of fraud or other specified criminal offenses. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was removed.2:18:51 P.M. -H.R. 2838Mr. Larsen (WA) moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.2:17:47 P.M. -H.R. 2838The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.2:17:37 P.M. -H.R. 2838The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.2:16:50 P.M. -H.R. 2838The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2838.2:16:27 P.M. -H.R. 2838On agreeing to the Pierluisi amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 322 – 100 (Roll no. 840).1:48:12 P.M. -H.R. 2838On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.1:47:05 P.M. -H.R. 2838DEBATE – Pursuant to provisions of H. Res. 455 and the previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young(AK) amendment.1:47:04 P.M. -H.R. 2838An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), pertaining to the the Conveyance of Decommissioned Coast Guard Cutter STORIS.1:46:50 P.M. -H.R. 2838POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on Pierluisi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Larsen(WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.1:42:27 P.M. -H.R. 2838DEBATE – Pursuant to provisions of H. Res. 455, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pierluisi amendment.1:42:04 P.M. -H.R. 2838An amendment, offered by Mr. Pierluisi, numbered 15 printed in House Report 112-267 to clarify the application of the Passenger Vessel Services Act to vessels operating in Puerto Rico that are not otherwise qualified to transport passengers for hire and that are more than 100 gross tons. Would allow such vessels to transport passengers between ports in Puerto Rico–a non-contiguous jurisdiction of multiple islands.1:40:38 P.M. -H.R. 2838By unanimous consent, the Landry amendment was withdrawn.1:40:35 P.M. -H.R. 2838An amendment, offered by Mr. Landry, numbered 13 printed in House Report 112-267 to clarify Coast Guard guidance regarding the ability of U.S. flagged offshore supply vessels to carry unlimited amounts of Grade D and Grade E cargo (combustible liquid) when said vessel is operating outside of U.S. waters, provided the vessel meets the safety requirements of the International Maritime Organization.1:32:15 P.M. -H.R. 2838The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.1:31:32 P.M. -H.R. 2838Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2838 — “To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2012 through 2015, and for other purposes.”1:31:25 P.M. -H.R. 2838ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent that, during further consideration of H.R. 2838 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to House Resolution 455, the amendment by Mr. Young(AK) at the desk be considered as though printed as the last amendment printed in House Report 112-267 and be debatable for 10 minutes. Agreed to without objection.1:30:02 P.M. -H. Res. 463POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 463, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.1:29:31 P.M. -H. Res. 463The previous question was ordered without objection.12:33:17 P.M. -H. Res. 463DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 463.12:32:25 P.M. -H. Res. 463Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 463 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 822) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the State.”12:02:09 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.12:01:48 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Fudge to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:01:45 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:00:28 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:15 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 15.11:10:05 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:00:53 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:00:28 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Allen B. West to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:14 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: On Veterans Day … the Republican led House :both back on 11/14: – the Senate Considers HR2354, the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill

11/11/2011 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes at 2:00pmET November 14, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of H.R.2354, the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, for debate only.

The next roll call votes will be Tuesday morning in relation to two US District Judges.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 10, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

. -The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 14, 2011.2:35:26 P.M.

-The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the Iran emergency declared in Executive Order 12170 on November 14, 1979, is to continue in effect beyond November 14, 2011. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-72).2:34:55 P.M. -The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a sealed envelope from the White House on November 7, 2011, at 3:50 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he submits a copy of the notice filed earlier with the Federal Register continuing the emergency with respect to Iran first declared in Executive Order 12170 of November 14, 1979.2:33:48 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction that was declared in Executive Order 12938 of November 14, 1994, as amended. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-71).2:33:22 P.M. -The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a sealed envelope from the White House on November 9, 2011, at 12:54 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he transmits a notice concerning the national emergency with respect to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.2:32:45 P.M. -The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 10, 2011, at 11:23 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2447.2:32:14 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:32:09 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:31:03 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the United States Senate Chaplain.2:30:42 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.2:30:27 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate

10/26/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 3:45pm and on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 11am for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted.

Following the pro forma session on Thursday, October 27^th, the Senate will adjourn until 3:00pm on Monday, October 31, 2011. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 4:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #249, Stephen A. Higginson, of LA, to be United States Circuit Judge for the 5^th Circuit with one hour equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.

The next roll call vote will be at approximately 5:30pm on confirmation of the Higginson nomination.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 26, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST Session

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.5:20:17 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.5:19:50 P.M. -Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2011. Agreed to without objection.5:19:22 P.M. -H.R. 2527Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:19:21 P.M. -H.R. 2527On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 3 (Roll no. 812).5:12:43 P.M. -H.R. 2527Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2527 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.”5:12:43 P.M. -H. Res. 448Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:12:42 P.M. -H. Res. 448On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 253 – 172 (Roll no. 811).5:05:21 P.M. -H. Res. 448On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 178 (Roll no. 810).4:58:33 P.M. -H. Res. 448Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 448 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2576) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 674) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.”4:58:31 P.M. -H.R. 1904Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:58:30 P.M. -H.R. 1904On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 – 186 (Roll no. 809).4:51:49 P.M. -H.R. 1904On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 237 (Roll no. 808).4:34:10 P.M. -H.R. 1904The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.4:26:17 P.M. -H.R. 1904DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions in the motion seek to report the same to the House with an amendment to add language to prevent land exchanges with companies doing business with Iran.4:24:46 P.M. -H.R. 1904Mr. Deutch moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.4:24:12 P.M. -H.R. 1904MOMENT OF SILENCE – The Chair asked that the House now observe a moment of silence in rememberance of our brave men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the service of our nation in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families, and of all who serve in our armed forces and their families.4:23:03 P.M. -H.R. 1904The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.4:22:45 P.M. -H.R. 1904The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.4:22:07 P.M. -H.R. 1904The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1904.4:21:34 P.M. -H.R. 1904On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 240 (Roll no. 807).4:16:04 P.M. -H.R. 1904On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 238 (Roll no. 806).4:12:21 P.M. -H.R. 1904On agreeing to the Lujan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 233 (Roll no. 805).3:46:11 P.M. -H.R. 1904The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.3:45:28 P.M. -H.R. 1904Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1904 — “To facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, and for other purposes.”3:45:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 26.3:05:52 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:30 p.m. today.3:04:29 P.M. -H.R. 1904Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1904 as unfinished business.3:04:18 P.M. -H.R. 1904On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.3:03:59 P.M. -H.R. 1904Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the committee rise.3:03:41 P.M. -H.R. 1904POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.2:52:09 P.M. -H.R. 1904DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 444, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment.2:51:42 P.M. -H.R. 1904An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 112-258 to require that the remote operations center for the proposed mine be located in the local community, that the company actively recruit and hire local employees, that all ore produced from the mine be processed in the United States and that all equipment used at the mine be made in the United States.2:51:22 P.M. -H.R. 1904POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.2:40:15 P.M. -H.R. 1904DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 444, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment.2:39:54 P.M. -H.R. 1904An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-258 to require, as a condition of the land exchange authorized by the bill, that Resolution Copper pay an 8% royalty to the United States on all locatable minerals produced in commercial quantities from the Federal land the company receives in the exchange.2:39:40 P.M. -H.R. 1904POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lujan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lujan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.2:29:20 P.M. -H.R. 1904DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 444, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lujan amendment.2:28:40 P.M. -H.R. 1904An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-258 to exempt all Native American sacred and cultural sites from the land conveyance.1:22:05 P.M. -H.R. 1904GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1904.1:21:55 P.M. -H.R. 1904The Speaker designated the Honorable Tim Murphy to act as Chairman of the Committee.1:21:54 P.M. -H.R. 1904House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 444 and Rule XVIII.1:21:28 P.M. -H.R. 1904Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1904 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as amended. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendments printed in Part B of the report.1:21:23 P.M. -H.R. 1904Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 444. H.R. 1904 — “To facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, and for other purposes.”1:17:51 P.M. -H. Res. 448POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 448, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.12:30:07 P.M. -H. Res. 448DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 448.12:28:46 P.M. -H. Res. 448Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 448 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2576) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 674) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.”12:04:14 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.12:02:43 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Hochul to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:02:37 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:01:08 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Scott Eynon, Community Christian Church, Tamarac, Florida.12:00:48 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 26.11:22:17 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:01:11 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:00:57 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Chip Cravaack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:33 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.T SESSION

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Congress: the Republican led House the Senate in pro forma Session

10/25/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 3:45pm and on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 11am for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted.

The next roll call vote will be at approximately 5:30pm on confirmation of the Higginson nomination.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 25, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.3:40:53 P.M.

-ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.3:39:07 P.M.

-H.R. 2447Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.3:39:06 P.M.

-H.R. 2447On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 – 0 (Roll no. 804).3:31:38 P.M.

-H.R. 2447Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2447 — “To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines.”3:30:00 P.M.

-UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.3:28:18 P.M.

-H. Res. 444Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.3:28:15 P.M.

-H. Res. 444On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 – 178 (Roll no. 803).3:00:59 P.M.

-H. Res. 444The previous question was ordered without objection.2:10:56 P.M.

-H. Res. 444DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 444.2:10:39 P.M.

-H. Res. 444Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 444 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1904) to facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, and for other purposes.”2:01:14 P.M.

-H.R. 2042Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:01:09 P.M.

-H.R. 2042On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.1:48:00 P.M.

-H.R. 2042DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2042.1:47:58 P.M.

-H.R. 2042Considered under suspension of the rules.1:47:30 P.M. -H.R. 2042Mr. Turner (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2042 — “To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to establish a program to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards, and for other purposes.”1:46:13 P.M. -H.R. 2527At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.1:23:39 P.M. -H.R. 2527DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2527.1:23:38 P.M. -H.R. 2527Considered under suspension of the rules.1:23:26 P.M. -H.R. 2527Mr. Pearce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2527 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.”1:22:42 P.M. -H.R. 2447At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.12:42:54 P.M. -H.R. 2447DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2447.12:42:52 P.M. -H.R. 2447Considered under suspension of the rules.12:42:41 P.M. -H.R. 2447Mr. Jones moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2447 — “To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines.”12:42:32 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.12:40:59 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice continuing the emergency with respect to the situation in or in relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the related measures blocking the property of certain persons contributing to theconflict in that country are to continue in effect beyond October 27, 2011 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-67).12:03:04 P.M. -The House received a communication from the Honorable Charles J. “Chuck” Fleischmann Mr. Fleischmann submitted his resignation from the Committee on Natural Resources. The resignation was accepted without objection.12:03:04 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.12:02:21 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Olson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:02:17 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:01:14 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Morris Matthis, Christ United Methodist Church, Sugarland, Texas12:00:57 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 25.11:12:00 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:01:51 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:01:42 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael G. Fitzpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:21 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.